Why returns should matter for money market investors

• Money Market Funds have changed considerably in the last decade and more change is coming
• As providers struggle to adapt to regulatory and market challenges we ask if traditional priorities are being forgotten
• An examination of risk profile across the industry shows considerable variation within what some consider to be a homogenised product
• We profile the launch of our VNAV money market fund highlighting why we’ve made the change and, as importantly, what has not changed

Over recent years we have seen interest in sustainability and demand for sustainable investment solutions grow – this is set to continue in 2018, but what is driving the growth. Join Julia Kochetygova and Emily Lawrence as they discuss the big themes behind the interest and take a look at how these translate in to investment trends and opportunities.

In this webinar we will discuss:
-Climate change
-Resource scarcity
-Population dynamics

Join us for a discussion on how a multi-manager approach to white label solutions for defined contribution plans can be used to provide greater flexibility, potentially improve retirement outcomes and create a more efficient lineup.

Institutional investors are increasingly using factors as a lens to analyze asset allocation, but what is the optimal mix of factors when it comes to portfolio construction? In this next installment of our webinar series, we take a more holistic approach to discussing how factors should be viewed in the context of your strategic and tactical asset allocation and fulfillment.

Emerging Markets have re-gained the interest of investors with a long-term view, however, there are still pockets of risk associated with investing in emerging markets companies, especially when it comes to corporate governance. With high levels of government or concentrated ownership potentially impacting organizational strategy and performance.

In this webinar our experts will discuss the impact of governance concerns in this region, and how investors can take advantage of customized ESG screens to reduce their risk when investing in the emerging markets.

Endowments have dual policy mandates: supporting ongoing distributions and protecting purchasing power. If investment policy is viewed as a "first lever" to help manage the volatility of distributions and support greater portfolio and distribution growth, distribution policy can be viewed as the "second lever".

Does your organization's current distribution policy complement your investment policy to help support these mandates?

In this 10-minute discussion, John Keshner, Managing Director for Endowments and Foundations, discusses how certain distribution policies may help achieve better outcomes.

As a leading global asset management firm, our investment expertise, strength and innovation have earned the trust and confidence of the world’s most sophisticated institutional and individual investors.

With $1.2 trillion in total assets under management,* and a long-standing history of solving complex investment challenges, we believe our strength and stability drive opportunities for our clients.

Our forward-looking, historically aware investment approach powers a broad range of capabilities and solutions. And our comprehensive asset class offering includes passive, factor-based, fundamental active and multi-manager solutions that are available in a variety of investment vehicles.

At Northern Trust Asset Management, we are committed to delivering unparalleled service and expertise with the highest ethical standards.

Learn more at northerntrust.com/strength.

*Represents total assets managed by the subsidiaries of the Northern Trust Corporation as of December 31, 2017